Newsletter: Ace Banzuelo, of Mercury, Sof Abrogar, and Alex Bruce come together to reinterpret The Eraserheads’ timeless classics

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Following the positive reviews that SB19 and NOBITA earned for their unique spin on The Eraserheads’ beloved classics, more OPM acts have come together to pay tribute to the country’s biggest and most influential band of all time.

Newsletter: PLDT Group, Football for Humanity team up to promote safe spaces for children to play, through sports

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As part of its advocacy to create safe spaces for children both online and offline, PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) through the ‘Better Today’ program, have partnered with Football for Humanity (FFH) to empower youth through sports.

 

Newsletter: Acronis End-of-Year Cyberthreats Report Finds Average Cost of Data Breaches Expected to Surpass $5 Million Per Incident in 2023

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 Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, has released its latest cyberthreats and trends report for the second half of 2022 which found that phishing and the use of MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) fatigue attacks, an extremely effective method used in high-profile breaches, are on the rise. Conducted by the Acronis Cyber Protection Operation Center, the report provides an in-depth analysis of the cyberthreat landscape including ransomware threats, phishing, malicious websites, software vulnerabilities and a security forecast for 2023.

Newsletter: Reignite the Magic Now for a Long-Missed Magical Journey at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort

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Following the easing of pandemic curbs in Hong Kong, guests and fans from the Philippines can finally hop on a flight to reignite the magic at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. Get ready to rediscover familiar rides, relive moments of pure joy with beloved Disney friends, and reconnect with all-new surprises throughout the Happiest Place on Earth. Special tickets and hotel offers are ready to make Pinoy guests’ experiences even more fun-filled, in particular, the “Reignite the Magic” Combo:  1-Day Park Ticket and “Disney Premier Access,” enabling priority access to some of the Park's most popular attractions. 

Newsletter: Bulakeños rally around PLDT, Smart's digital wellness movement in mental health summit

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PLDT and Smart recently supported San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan’s mental health summit, a Better Today conversations on digital wellness. It was attended by over 230 youth participants from various universities, including Bulacan State University and Polytechnic University of the Philippines.

 

Newsletter: SOFI TUKKER Share Cover of Snow Patrol Classic “Chasing Cars”; Announced as Co-Owners and Brand Ambassadors of Novo Fogo, Rain Forest Preservation Steward & Brazilian Sugarcane Spirits Company

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Photo: Vanessa Vlandis @vvlandis

SOFI TUKKER are ending their meteoric year with the release of their cover of Snow Patrol’s classic “Chasing Cars”. The duo recasts the song as a vulnerable duet that waxes and wanes, echoing intimate conversations. The band share about the song, "Chasing Cars is a song we both bonded over. It depicts that state... of being intimate with someone, of forgetting the whole world exists, when you're together. The lyrics couldn't be more perfect. The two opening notes are iconic. We still can't believe we even dared to touch it... it's such a masterpiece already. Tuck doesn't usually volunteer to sing, but there's probably no other song he's sung more in his life. So he was comfy enough to give it a go. We first made it to perform on Triple J, an Australian radio station, and then we realized it's the perfect way to wrap up an amazing year. Last week marked 1000 days since the Freak Fam started, the community that built around the livestream DJ sets we did during the pandemic. We hope it pulls at the heartstrings of people who once listened to this song the way we did, and maybe it'll introduce some people to the song altogether, in which case... you're welcome. We feel lucky to have been able to have fun with it. Thank you Snow Patrol for writing one of our favorite songs ever." Listen to it here, watch the visualizer, and check out the Triple J live performance. 

Newsletter: SZA’s new album, SOS projected to debut at No. 1 with one of the biggest first-week sales of the year by a solo artist

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American R&B superstar SZA has aimed for a number one debut Billboard Hot 100 this past December, with her highly anticipated album, SOS, projected to secure one of the biggest first-week sales by a female artist in 2022. 

Newsletter: Head In The Clouds Festival concludes its final international edition for the year in Manila with stunning performances from NIKI, Rich Brian, Joji, Denise Julia and many more!

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Photo Credit: Ara May Tanagon

88rising’s Head In The Clouds Music & Arts Festival went international in 2022 and descended in Manila for the first time with exhilarating performances from the likes of headliners NIKI, Rich Brian, Joji, Jackson Wang, eaJ, YOASOBI and Jessi, over two days at SM Festival Grounds Parañaque City from 9th & 10th December. 

Newsletter: Pentatonix and Lea Salonga hit YouTube Trending Charts with “Christmas In Our Hearts” music video

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Their rendition of a Jose Mari Chan hit is part of Pentatonix’s new album, Holidays Around The World

Pentatonix (Photo credits: Jabari Jacobs)

Filipina Broadway superstar Lea Salonga has recently joined American a cappella group Pentatonix for the music video of “Christmas In Our Hearts.”

Newsletter: Sponge Cola drops “Hometown,” a song inspired by hit K-drama Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha

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After a successful concert tour in Canada to mark their 20th anniversary as a band, Sponge Cola returns with a new single inspired by K-drama smash Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha.

Newsletter: JACKSON WANG RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO “COME ALIVE”

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Singer, performer and producer Jackson Wang shares his new cinematic music video for “Come Alive” from his sophomore album MAGIC MAN (TEAM WANG records/88rising Records/Warner Records/RYCE MUSIC GROUP). The video features creative & movement directed by Jackson Wang, and is directed by Rich Lee (Billie Eilish, Eminem, Lana del Rey). The clip shows Jackson at his most captivating yet as he steps into the persona and world of MAGIC MAN. Watch the video HERE.

Newsletter: Sony Music Entertainment Philippines gives back this holiday season to Charity Rise Against Hunger with ‘Season of Giving’ Campaign

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Funding will support the collection and distribution of donated food items and relief packs to communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic

Filipino songstress Hazel Faith also put on an intimate performance for beneficiaries

Sony Music Entertainment Philippines and singer-songwriter Hazel Faith have partnered with charity, Rise Against Hunger, to support vulnerable communities locally impacted by food insecurity, whose situations have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Newsletter: Japan tech unicorn Sansan to open Global Development Center in Philippines

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Sansan, Inc., a Japanese provider of cloud-based solutions that promote digital transformation (DX) and reshape how we work, today announces the establishment of its new cutting-edge Sansan Global Development Center in Cebu, Philippines. The Center will strengthen the development of Sansan’s product functions for global markets by establishing a global-standard technology development environment. 

Newsletter: Filipino singer-songwriter Jason Marvin releases worship anthem “Gain”

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WATERWALK RECORDS, a label under Sony Music, is committed to bringing Christian music to a new, streaming generation. Crossing genre and denominational lines with songs that promote spiritual maturity and journey, the Christian record label welcomes singer-songwriter Jason Marvin as one of the latest additions to their roster, which includes faith-based acts from the Philippines and across the region.

Newsletter: Sony Music Entertainment Philippines gives back this holiday season with ‘season of giving’ campaign

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Sony Music Entertainment Philippines and popular band NOBITA have partnered with Reach Out and Feed Philippines to support local communities impacted by hunger this holiday season.